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Jozi Angels

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Johannesburg · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked

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Sergio Álvarez Leivaunlockedknows Abu Cassim · together at IE Business School (overlapped)
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Investment thesis

Jozi Angels is a Johannesburg-based angel investor network whose approved members invest their own capital in innovative, early-stage startups. The network sources, screens, assesses, structures and invests in deals, and supports founders with hands-on involvement, knowledge, networks and capital. It focuses on early-stage opportunities with high growth potential, having collectively invested in over 50 startups across three countries through its broader investor community.

Invests inSector AgnosticAfricaGlobalJohannesburgSouth Africa

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Johannesburg, ZA
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
9

Team · 2 people

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What they invest in

from 6 of 9 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2Healthtech ×2AdTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Digital Health ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1

HQs:South Africa×5United States×1

Investments · 9 tracked

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Controcontro.co.zain

Contro (operating as Zapmed) provides online doctor consultations and prescription services for weight loss, sexual health, mental health, and chronic conditions in South Africa.

Digital HealthHealthtechSouth Africa, ZA

joboxjoinjobox.com

Jobox operates a placement platform that connects corporate social-impact and skills-development funding to vetted graduates, matching them with small and medium enterprises while handling payroll, contracts, compliance, and impact tracking.

B2B MarketplacesHR TechImpact & Social Good

LegalFundilegalfundi.com

Legal Fundi is a registered non-profit in South Africa that provides free legal guidance through Maya, an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot that explains law and legal processes in plain language and connects users to government and community support services.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechLegalTechSouth Africa, ZA

Colleen Chennells(Founder)in

Neural Senseneuralsense.comin𝕏

Neural Sense applies behavioral neuroscience and eye-tracking technologies to analyze human cognitive and emotional responses for marketing, user experience design, and product development.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketing TechCape Town, ZA

OPTMZoptimized.co.za

NeuroActive produces Neuro Night, an all-natural nootropic supplement formulated to support restful sleep and relaxation through scientifically-backed ingredients.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessNot stated, ZA

TUNLtunl.toinOct 2024

TUNL provides discounted international shipping for South African e-commerce brands, offering reduced FedEx, UPS, and TUNL Economy rates to 155 countries.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York, US

Craig Lowman(Founder)inDebasish Kundu(Founder)inAshley Champ(Executive Officer)Robert Meyers(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsE4E AfricaFounders Factory AfricaODBA

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

BooktLocum BaseLocumBase Early Stage Startup Investment

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Jozi Angels made?
Jozi Angels has 9 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Jozi Angels invest at?
Jozi Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Jozi Angels focus on?
Jozi Angels focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Jozi Angels located?
Jozi Angels is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.

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